Forbidden History

Series 4

2017 · 6 episodes · 4h 24m in all

Episodes

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   1. The Curse of Hitler's Executioner

   14 Jun 2017 · 44 min

   Johann Reichhart was a German state executioner who killed around 3,000 people during WWII. Jamie Theakston uncovers more about this ruthless Nazi.

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   2. The Secrets of the Vatican Archives

   21 Jun 2017 · 44 min

   The Vatican Secret Archives is a treasure trove of history that is shrouded in secrecy. Jamie Theakston heads to Rome in a bid to gain access.

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   3. The Secrets of the Murder Bureau

   28 Jun 2017 · 44 min

   Jamie Theakston exposes a secret unit who murdered Bulgarian dissidents. One victim, Georgi Markov, was famously killed with a ricin-tipped umbrella.

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   4. The Dark Truths of the Templars

   5 Jul 2017 · 44 min

   Hear about the Templars in a very different light. Jamie Theakston disputes the orthodox beliefs about the Catholic order that angered much of Europe.

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   5. The Real Mary Magdalene

   12 Jul 2017 · 44 min

   Mary Magdalene is a key figure in Christianity, having witnessed Jesus' death and resurrection. But was she really a prostitute? Jamie Theakston reveals all.

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   6. The Death of Mussolini

   19 Jul 2017 · 44 min

   Mystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged in Milan's Piazzale Loreto. Jamie Theakston seeks out answers.